Operations Manager / Assistant General Manager

About The Role

The Operations Manager / Assistant General Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the overall operations of 7 precast concrete manufacturing plants within the group. The role ensures production efficiency, quality compliance, maintenance reliability, manpower effectiveness and cost control across all sites.

This position plays a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, standardisation and continuous improvement across multi-site manufacturing operations. The incumbent must have strong hands-on experience in precast concrete production and the ability to lead large operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management & Performance

• Ensure production of quality products that comply with company quality systems and statutory requirements;

• Drive production efficiency, productivity, and output to meet set targets and KPIs;

• Monitor and improve key production parameters including cycle time, efficiency and yield;

• Reduce process defects, downtime and production disruptions;

• Ensure optimal utilisation of manpower, machine, material and methods.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Monitor and review Monthly Master Production Plan based on customer orders and planning requirements;

• Monitor and review production activities to ensure timely delivery;

• Monitor and review material planning and production analysis to support operational readiness;

• Align production schedules with plant capacity and customer requirements;

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with occupational safety, health, environmental and quality standards;

• Promote a strong safety culture across all production operations;

• Lead investigations on safety incidents, equipment failures and operational disruptions;

• Ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement cost-effective production practices to minimise manufacturing cost without compromising quality;

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance productivity;

• Monitor and review daily and weekly production performance and implement corrective actions.

Manpower & Team Leadership

• Manage and supervise production workforce across multiple plants;

• Plan manpower requirements to ensure operational efficiency;

• Enforce discipline, work ethics and safety compliance among production teams;

• Motivate staff and identify potential successors for key positions (succession planning).

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Oversee preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities across plants;

• Ensure maintenance schedules are effectively executed to minimise downtime;

• Monitor and control maintenance spare parts inventory for cost efficiency and availability;

• Coordinate maintenance planning with production schedules to maximise equipment reliability.

Mould & Asset Management

• Plan and coordinate mould requirements and maintenance schedules based on production needs;

• Ensure mould readiness, optimal utilisation, and minimal production disruption.

Cross-Functional & Multi-Site Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams;

• Ensure smooth execution of production plans across all factories;

• Collaborate with other factory heads to achieve group operational objectives;

• Ensure consistent operational standards across all 7 plants.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or any related technical discipline;
• Min 10 years of progressive experience in operations, production, or manufacturing management roles;
• Proven track record in multi-site manufacturing operations management is mandatory;
• Strong hands-on experience in construction-related manufacturing or industrial sectors, preferably:

§  Precast concrete manufacturing

§  Ready-mix concrete operations

§  Quarry operations

§  Construction or site-based operations

§  Cement, building materials, or related manufacturing

§  Other heavy manufacturing or industrial production environments

• Demonstrated experience in leading production teams, driving operational efficiency, and achieving production targets.

Skills

• Strong capability in multi-site operations management with ability to standardise and control process across multiple plants;
• Solid understanding of production planning, scheduling and production control systems;
• Strong knowledge of QAQC systems, quality compliance and process improvement methodologies;
• Experience in supply chain coordination and materials planning to support uninterrupted production flow
• Strong cost control mindset with proven ability to drive operational efficiency and waste reduction;
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience managing large operational teams;
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with ability to make data-driven operational decisions;
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including coordination across departments and senior management;
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.